US shoots down Iran attack drones, Biden vows support for Israel defence
Several countries, including New Zealand, condemn the attack.
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The re-route comes amid fears of an imminent Iranian attack on Israel.
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Palestinian officials say dozens of Israeli settlers have rampaged through a village.
Government warns against travel to Gaza, Israel border regions
New Zealanders already in Gaza should leave as soon as it is safe to do so.
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New York Times: Death of Palestinian driver drew less attention that foreign aid workers.
Israel accused of 'revenge' attacks by Hamas
Hamas accused Israel of acting in 'the spirit of revenge and murder'.
'Mistake': Biden ramps up criticism of Netanyahu’s approach to Hamas war
US president calls on Israel to take action, including reaching a ceasefire.
Iran accuses the US of giving Israel the 'green light' to attack consulate
Iran has accused the US of allowing Israel to strike a consulate building in Syria.
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Bombing has left most of the tiny coastal territory unlivable for its 2.3 million people.
Germany accused at UN court of 'facilitating genocide' with Israel
The UN is hearing a case that seeks an end to German military and other aid to Israel.
Israel pulls troops from besieged Khan Younis in Gaza
But defence officials said troops were merely regrouping.
'Our leadership is cowardly': Outrage from Israeli family after body of Gaza hostage found
At least 36 hostages have been confirmed dead.
Israel says fatal strike on aid workers a mistake; rights groups claim it was no anomaly
Israeli military says two basic mistakes led to the series of deadly drone strikes.
'Risks of genocide': UK legal experts call for end to arms sales to Israel
Britain is only one of Israel’s allies that has come under pressure to stop the war.
'Immediate ceasefire essential': US puts hard word on Netanyahu
President Biden urged Israel to reach deal 'without delay'.
Bodies of six slain foreign aid workers transported out of Gaza
The charity's vehicles were targeted by mistake says Israel.
Israeli army withdraws from major Gaza hospital, leaving behind a wasteland
NYT: Al-Shifa Hospital looks as if a tsunami has surged through, followed by a tornado.
World Central Kitchen saving lives but paying a price in blood
The killings interrupted a crucial flow of desperately needed food into the strip.
'Truly tragic': Australian aid worker killed in Gaza by Israeli air strike
Zomi Frankcom has been killed in an Israeli air strike while delivering food in Gaza.
Israeli airstrike on Iran’s consular building in Damascus kills several
Israel, which rarely acknowledges such strikes, said it had no comment.
'Burned-out husks': Israel withdraws from destroyed Gaza hospital
The military describes the raid as a 'battlefield victory' in the nearly six-month war.
Ships with a second round of aid for Gaza depart Cyprus as concerns about hunger soar
The vessels and barge carry enough to prepare more than 1 million meals.
Auckland protesters hold empty plates to highlight hunger in Gaza
Hundreds gathered today to demand the Government call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Doctors visiting Gaza hospital stunned by war’s toll on Palestinian children
Doctors were prepared for the worst. But the gruesome impact still left them stunned.
'A hard journey': Israel kibbutz residents struggle with new reality
The Hamas attack stripped Israelis of their kibbutzim and now many fear to go back.
Israel admits it may not win without the US
After six months, Israel's main objective of the Gaza invasion faces failure.
Opinion: When division threatens to engulf us, Easter calls us to embrace our enemies
OPINION: The way we propagate peace or justice must not create a tit-for-tat cycle.
US and Israeli defence chiefs meet to discuss plans for Gaza
The US has reiterated warnings to Israel about invading Rafah.
The first flight of their lives: An airlift after agony in Gaza
New York Times: Kids who have suffered grievous injuries airlifted out for treatment.
UN Security Council calls for ceasefire; US abstains from vote
Israel's PM accused the US of 'retreating' from a 'principled position'.
Gaza’s shadow death toll: Bodies buried beneath the rubble
New York Times: With hand tools and bare hands, families and rescuers continue to search.
Witnesses describe fear and deprivation at besieged hospital in Gaza
New York Times: Residents describe relentless gunshots, airstrikes and explosions.
Bodies, ambulances crushed in Israel’s ongoing raid at Gaza’s main hospital
Palestinians tell of mass arrests and multiple bodies after hospital raid.